Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Peeps du Paris

It doesn't take much for me to rise to a challange when it's tossed my way. But finding a Peeps equivalent in Paris or my quartier has proved harder than expected. These Lindt milk chocolate chicks will not do no matter how nice they taste.

Nor this adorb but inedible candle from Monop...

I did enfin find the 'Peeps' of Paris at the bulk candy shop on bd de Grenelle - les Poussy Mallows. But what to do with 4.5 pounds of marshmallow chickens? This is definitely de trop.

Usually I cover the higher end of the Easter chocolate range in Paris. I have to admit after several months here (when in Rome...) I've succombed to the unavoidable lollipops everywhere. These chockie chicks are irresistible non?

Gerard Mulot can be depended upon to make huge luscious chocolate hens and matching eggs for Paques.

The fried egg look is VeryIn this Paques season. Witness these rather distressed chocolate hens at Georges Larnicol sitting on someone's sunny side up!

At Galeries Lafayette you can get your sunny side up egg still in the skillet (all chocolate of course).

Chocolatier Weisse has their choc eggs tied up with a cow ribbon! Don't ask why.

Back to the misbegotten Parisian Poussy Mallow, which though physically more mature than the NYC Peep chick, is missing an eye and lacks the overall definition of its competitor. Peeps have an annual "Peep Off" competition held in Maryland on the first Saturday after Easter.

There is one positive thing to be said for the Parisian Poussy Mallow. Do a Google search and some pretty attractive cats will show up unasked for.

If you've seen Poussy Mallow in your quartier in manageable quantities let me know. I'll be there in a flash for a taste testing. Otherwise I'll do without. 150 marshmallow chickens is just too much even for me.

Oh yes please Carol, I can never get enough of chocolate, even though at the moment I need to just look at it, NOT eat it. ahem ! Spring outfit I can only just squeeze into, Not good. I love to 'leche les vitrines' of 'les chocolaterie'

hit since there is less sense of urgency now that I'm living here...Haven't even looked in Fauchon in ages or La Maison du Chocolat!Heavens I've been remiss.I'll keep an eye out for the dear Poussy Mallow while I'm at it too...

Carol I so love these glimpses of Parisian Easter you give us. Fried eggs in fashion! Who knew? Interesting about their lollipop fixation. I must say I think I would be happy never to try peeps, they look distressingly terrible.

You have just given me an idea..of how to top off my Easter Cheesecake..that I sit a chocolate hen on..:) maybe..Love your aquarelle..and that cute pepper shaker.:)I find Easter.. is cute as a holiday..I understand and believe in the holiness of it also..but ..the cute factor of chicks and bunnies charms me.

Wonderful. You are familiar with the annual Washington Post peeps contest? Every year, people construct dioramas (remember from elementary school?) using peeps. They are remarkable. Here is the web site. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/peeps Follow this year's contest and winners. Great fun and you don't have to eat the peeps.Love your blog. I miss Paris.Joel

Well, if it comes to a Peep-off between American Peeps and the chocolate alternative, you know where I stand! I'm liking all yours better, but then from where I sit, the only good Peep is one with a stick in it, either decorating a centerpiece or roasting over a fire!

I feel sad for all those poor Parisians who can not know the joy that is a fresh Peeps on Easter morning (or any day of the Easter season).

Ten years ago when my sister was in the Peace Corps in the Crimea I sent her Peeps so she could show her Ukranian friends something about American culture that could stand up to their own traditions of intricately decorated eggs. Peeps: says it all.

Hope you find some peeps. Did you look at the American grocery there? I love seeing all the Easter windows of the pastry shops and chocolate shops. My goal is to be there one Easter to see them in person! Till then I enjoy yours.

I have a confession to make...just between you and me....I don't like Peeps. Never have. I am not a Communist; I just don't like Peeps.Even with my shortcomings, I can help you with the indecision. I have a tried and true system: When in doubt, get one of everything.

Yes, yes, yes!!! More sugar items of any kind. a couple years ago I was in Paris right after Easter and the decorations were still up at Angelina's. I was so glad to see them. So lovely the lambs and chicks and bunnies! have fun!

my sister sent me a HUGE box of peeps last Easter (some may still lurk in my kitchen) definitely miss these little marshmallows in the middle of chocolate heaven in France. also, i am very intrigued about the poussy mallows

Love this post!! Your art is so enchanting, it makes me smile and look forward to your posts!Let me know where you send the little "peepers" and I would be glad to send some from the South, where Peeps go along with Ham and Grits for Easter!